An employee has been crushed to death by a bulldozer at a recycling plant in the San Francisco Bay Area.The San Francisco Chronicle says 66-year-old Evangelina Macias was directing traffic at the Waste Management Inc. plant in San Leandro Monday afternoon when the bulldozer ran over her legs and hips. She died at a hospital.Plant spokeswoman Karen Stern says Macias worked at the plant for nearly 13 years. She was directing people to drop-off areas and was wearing a bright yellow vest and hardhat when she was struck.The bulldozer operator is a 22-year employee. Stern says he was distraught and has been placed on paid leave.The accident is under investigation by state safety officials.

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. —

An employee has been crushed to death by a bulldozer at a recycling plant in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The San Francisco Chronicle says 66-year-old Evangelina Macias was directing traffic at the Waste Management Inc. plant in San Leandro Monday afternoon when the bulldozer ran over her legs and hips. She died at a hospital.

Plant spokeswoman Karen Stern says Macias worked at the plant for nearly 13 years. She was directing people to drop-off areas and was wearing a bright yellow vest and hardhat when she was struck.

The bulldozer operator is a 22-year employee. Stern says he was distraught and has been placed on paid leave.